When in Doubt, Take it Out
Vehicle Prowl Prevention

Vehicle prowls are one of the most common and preventable crimes that take place in the City of Snohomish. The majority of vehicle prowls and thefts from motor vehicles are easily preventable and avoidable by following these simple steps.

Secure your vehicle. This includes rolling up all windows, locking all doors, trunks, hatches, bed-mounted tool boxes, and canopies.

Don't leave items of value in your vehicle. Items to remove would be:

If you witness a vehicle prowl in progress:

Don't leave anything in your vehicle that you do not want stolen if it should get prowled.

Remember, a good rule of thumb is “when in doubt, take it out."

The Snohomish Police Department is dedicated to providing a safe, secure community for the citizens of Snohomish to live and work in. With help from citizens like you, we will be able to make a greater impact in the fight to stop vehicle prowling and theft from vehicles within our City limits.